Which brand of bath bomb do you usually use?
There are as many different recipes for DIY Bath Bombs as there are for chocolate chip cookies, according to a quick internet search. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you can make a simple bath bomb by combining three essential ingredients—citric acid, baking soda, and Epsom salt—in equal parts with a few drops of water.
The general procedure is to blend the 3 primary ingredients and merge them with sufficient water to soak up the mixture adequately before hand-packing the bomb into a small, firm ball. Each bath bomb recipe looks a little bit different.
The bombs go "boom" — dissolve and fizz — when these simple ingredients are combined, molded, dried, and dropped into warm bathwater. It's cheap, easy, and a lot of fun. Continue reading to find out more about how to make bath bombs at home, including some of our favorite online DIY bath bombs.
Salts
Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) and baking soda are the two salt products marketed as bath or soaking salts (sodium bicarbonate). When bath bombs are dropped into water, baking soda and an acidic ingredient like citric acid cause a fizz and foam to form. Himalayan, Hawaiian, Dendritic, Celtic, and the Dead Sea salts are examples of luxury salts.
Epsom salt is a component we always use as a bath salt. It is accessible and reasonably priced. Epsom salt is a mineral compound made of magnesium and sulfate, not a salt. The combination of minerals (mined in Surry, England) is easily absorbed through skin pores.
Clay
Natural clays, which are freshly ground minerals used in skincare rituals for centuries, are prized for their powerful purifying and healing abilities. Clay removes oil from the skin and deep cleans the pores, leaving the skin clean and fresh. Detoxifying clay, when added to bath bombs, also removes toxins from the pores.
Natural clays differ in terms of their absorption capabilities and grain fineness. For instance, bentonite and French green clay have stronger absorption qualities that are ideal for oily skin, whereas kaolin clay is best for dry to normal skin.
Butters, emulsifiers, and carrier oils
DIY bath bombs frequently contain organic carrier oils, such as almonds, sesame, olive, coconut, jojoba, palm kernel, safflower seed, baby oil, or tea tree oil. Carrier oils are used to combine the dry ingredients and give bathwater a silky, soothing feel. However, it's crucial to remember that water and oil don't mix well. When carrier oils are added to bathwater, the tub's bottom can become very slick.
Some always add a few drops of Turkey Red oil to the carrier oils to DIY bath bombs to help with the slipperiness issue. Turkey Red is an oil that dissolves in water and aids in emulsifying other oils.
Acidic citrus
You most likely have citric acid (also known as citric salt or citric acid crystals) on your pantry shelf. It is a mild preservative that is frequently used in home canning and candy making. If not, check out the home and garden stores' canning sections or order citric acid crystals online. Lemon juice, vinegar, cream of tartar, or baking powder can all be used in place of citric acid if that's what you prefer. We discovered that the best bath bombs without citric acid are made from a mixture of apple vinegar and baking powder.
Essential Oils
Home bath bomb creation is entertaining and simple. It's time to create a distinctive, adaptable scent after choosing a recipe. Which one do you prefer? Try out various blends of therapeutic-grade essential oils to find your unique fragrance. Additionally, be imaginative. There are numerous Essential Oils with enticing scents and a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Popular choices include eucalyptus, ginger, rose, and lavender essential oils.
Try blending essential oils of orange, ginger, lemon, lime, or grapefruit if you want a subtle citrus scent.
Consider using white sage, cedar, balsam, sandalwood, or juniper essential oils when creating bombs for that special man in your life.
Elegantly designed homemade bath bombs make wonderful presents for loved ones. Making your bath bombs enables you to tailor them to your particular therapeutic requirements and aesthetic preferences.
Let's say you have delicate skin that is prone to dryness and irritates easily (like me). In that case, you should look for cosmetics made with only natural ingredients and essential oils that are free of harmful chemicals, synthetic fillers, and fragrances.
